Get To Know Diane, The Designer of Dolly Wears!
About Dolly Wears: Dolly Wears specializes in doll clothes patterns that blend modern trends with nostalgic 1950s style, featuring retro-inspired designs crafted from high-quality cotton fabrics. Their collection includes a variety of outfits reminiscent of the post-war era, such as full skirts, fitted bodices, and playful prints that capture the essence of the decade's fashion. Catering to different doll sizes like American Girl and WellieWishers, Dolly Wears patterns ensure a perfect fit and offer detailed instructions for sewing enthusiasts. With a focus on authenticity and creativity, their patterns allow hobbyists to recreate charming and timeless looks, bringing a touch of vintage elegance to doll wardrobes.
Here's a sampling of patterns. Browse the full Dolly Wears catalog today!
Enter To Win A Howdy Doo Dress Sample!
Enter To Win: This week's giveaway includes one sample garment, made by Diane, of the Howdy Doo Dress to one lucky winner!
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This contest is exclusively endorsed by Liberty Jane Clothing and Pixie Faire. Not endorsed by or affiliated with American Girl®.
Get To Know Diane (In Her Own Words)
"I can remember my mom setting at our kitchen table sewing in the evenings. I must have been 5 or 6 years old, hovering over her watching in awe as she would sew a dress for my sister or myself. I couldn't wait to grow up and start sewing. As soon as Mom knew I had an interest she started teaching me a little at a time. How to read a pattern, placing it correctly on the material. Mom would give me scraps for my dolls and I would hand sew my own creations, loving every moment.
In the 60s, the 7th and 8th graders had Home Economics. In order to graduate from 8th grade we had to sew our own graduation dress. I found myself helping my class mates from cutting out their patterns and giving hints on how to sew the dress together. Because of Mom and the love of sewing, I have been sewing my whole life.
In 2014, my niece asked me to sew her girls some 18'' doll cloths. Up for the challenge and giving me an excuse to sew doll cloths once again, I started immediately. I rediscovered my love for dolls and designing new patterns to fit them. I wore 1950s girls dresses as a child and twirling around feeling like a princess. So, that is where I stared my doll collection. So, create what you love, share what you know, and be inspired every day."
Inquiring Minds Want To Know:
Q: What's your favorite food?
I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. I have great memories of my mom and dad taking us to his favorite Mexican food restaurant. I am always trying to recreate those memories with my kids, sharing my best Mexican food with them.
Q: What's your favorite tv show or movie?
I just love time period programs. Like Downton Abbey, or the 2005 film Pride & Prejudice. I am fascinated with their way of life and adore the clothing that was worn at that time.
Q: Coffee or Tea?
With all the variations that are out there today, why choose, love them both.
Q: Where's your favorite place to shop?
Any fabric store. I adored going to the fabric store with my mom growing up. All those possibilities just waiting to happen. I still feel the same way when I walk into a fabric store today.
Q: What inspired your brand name?
My favorite doll didn't have a name. So, I called her Dolly not knowing that a girl could be called Dolly as a nickname or first name. So I named my line: Dolly Wears.
Q: What is your dream vacation?
Take me to Paris to see all those new fashions. A dream come true.
Leave a Comment Below!
We'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment and tell us which Dolly Wears pattern design you love most!
Thanks, everyone!
The Pixie Faire Team
105 Comments
I love your designs!
The Howdy Duty dress has to be my favorite. I, too, wore dresses like this one, with crinolines! Such fun!
They are all lovely, but my favorite pattern is the Camille.
I too was a child of the 50s and learned to sew by hand first, creating clothes for my dolls. They Home Ec. fueled the flame and I majored in Clothing and Textiles in college. My favorite is definitely 50s in Saturday Best. but I love many!!!
I love all of the Dolly Wears patterns. These are the styles I grew up with. Since I make the dolls clothes to go with the dolls I give to young girls whose families cannot afford a lot, I like to make these more modes fashions for them, to show that a girl does not have to dress in skimpy clothing to look beautiful. Thank you, Diane! Your story is very much like mine, although I am considerably older than you! I, too, am from Phoenix and currently live here in the Valley of the Sun!